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Peavy: I'm not cheating

After Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Dodgers, Padres right-hander Jake Peavy was asked about pictures on the Internet showing something was on his throwing hand after Saturday's win over the Dodgers. Peavy's reaction:

"I laughed, to be honest with you. Anybody that wants to check me, feel free. There’s nothing on my hands that’s not supposed to be. I thought it was funny that it was such a big deal. I’ve got no problems with anytime anybody needs to check me.

"I can’t imagine my hands being that dirty. That being said, your hand doesn’t look clean when you’re out there. Obviously I pick up rosin, pick up dirt, I do hit. I found it hard to believe my hand was that … there’s no way. I laughed.

"There’s no way you could have a foreign substance on your hand that’s black. I don’t know what you could put on your hand. My whole hand was covered, the picture I saw. Wouldn’t that come off on a ball? How could you throw a ball with pine tar on your hand?

"I’m not out there cheating, that’s the bottom line.''

Peavy's next start will be Friday against Los Angeles at Dodger Stadium. Asked what his reaction would be should the Dodgers ask to check him or any baseballs he throws, Peavy said:

"They are more than welcome to. I hope that they’re worried about my hand more than they’re worried about (my pitches). I honestly hope that’s a cause of concern. Anytime (manager) Joe (Torre) wants to have anybody check me, I welcome that.''